Travel

See special University travel restriction policy during this time of COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition, please see University export controls site for special instructions and forms especially when travelling and taking your Kansas State University hardware (i.e. computer or tablet) and software outside the U.S.

University international travel recommendations pre COVID-19 restrictions

K-State updates international travel policy to strengthen safety and compliance

Kansas State University recognizes the need, benefits and opportunities for employees and students who travel and conduct activities abroad on official university business. To enhance their international travel safety and establish requirements that must be followed during university-sponsored travel, PPM Chapter 3120: International Travel and Activities policy has been updated.

University-sponsored travel is now prohibited to countries that are under a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory issued by the U.S. Department of State. Travelers who believe their trip is essential to one of the Level 4 countries may request an exception by submitting a petition to Provost and Executive Vice President Jesse Mendez through the International Travel Registration form.

The updated policy also prohibits students and employees from taking university-owned devices, such as laptops, tablets and cellphones, to sanctioned or high-risk countries, even when traveling for personal reasons. A list of sanctioned or high-risk countries is available on the Office of Research Integrity, Compliance and Security website. K-State loaner laptops are permitted. To request a loaner device from the Division of Information Technology, call (785) 532-4918 or email itcheckout@k-state.edu.

All travelers participating in university-sponsored international travel or with university-owned devices must complete an export control review before departure. This review helps ensure compliance with institutional regulations and federal laws governing the transfer of research, data and technology across borders.

For questions, contact the Office of Risk and Compliance at risk@k-state.edu. 

Request a Letter of Invitation

Visitors to Kansas State University from abroad can request a visa letter of invitation via the link above.

All requests submitted will be screened, but not all requests will be approved. Please allow one week from your date of submission for delivery. If approved, an invitation letter on official letterhead will be issued to you as a PDF document, and will be e-mailed to the address you provided.

Please check with your local U.S. consulate to allow sufficient time for visa processing. Your request for a letter of invitation to visit Kansas State University does not guarantee that you will receive a visa.